Gateshead news

• Matt Hancock warned local lockdown will 'devastate us'

  08-09-2020 16:50 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  North East MP challenges Health Secretary with South Tyneside, Sunderland and Gateshead among areas with highets infection rates
  
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• Inside 'outstanding' Georgian Newcastle townhouse for sale at £1.75million

  16-02-2026 01:28 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The 'tastefully refurbished' property on Carlton Terrace, marketed by Sanderson Young Rare, dates back to 1840, and was designed by John Dobson
  
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• Pensioner left motorcyclist needing surgery after crashing into him at lights in Ponteland

  16-02-2026 01:26 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Retired nurse Joyce Van Heijzen was behind the wheel of car when she ploughed into the victim at some traffic lights in Ponteland
  
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• Norovirus cases 'high but stable' as North East hit hard by vomiting bug

  16-02-2026 01:08 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The North East has England's highest rate of confirmed norovirus cases
  
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• All the road closures and roadworks across the North East this week

  16-02-2026 01:08 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Here is a full list of the planned road closures and roadworks across the region for the week beginning Monday, February 16
  
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• Just two elected North Tyneside council officials reject pay rises, councillor says

  16-02-2026 01:05 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Only two out of 60 councillors in North Tyneside Council have rejected an increase in their allowances amid Tory criticism of the hike, a member says
  
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• Gateshead Pets at Home shop workers left petrified after being targeted by armed robber

  16-02-2026 01:02 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Shaun Hodgson threatened staff at two shops with a blade while Richard Temple helped him raid a pizza shop
  
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• The little-known heart disease symptom that appears in the leg

  16-02-2026 01:01 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Millions in the UK have heart disease, yet there are hundreds of thousands undiagnosed posing a 'powder keg' for their families and the NHS
  
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• Patient 'critical' after medical incident near Newcastle Arena before Sunday for Sammy show

  15-02-2026 22:17 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  An off-duty paramedic came to the aid of a female patient who has been taken to hospital in a critical condition.
  
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• Police search for missing woman, 21, last seen in Newcastle suburb

  15-02-2026 21:45 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A woman named Maisie has been reported missing.
  
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• Violent teen husband left wife with horrific bruise after biting her on thigh

  15-02-2026 21:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Mohammed Uddin sank his teeth into his partner and mother of his baby during an argument in their home
  
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• East Coast rail disruption LIVE: Updates as landslip sees 'do not travel warning' issued

  15-02-2026 20:40 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Travel on the East Coast Main Line has been heavily impacted by a landslip in Yorkshire - affecting trains calling on Tyneside.
  
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• Declan Donnelly apologises after awkward question about Ant McPartlin’s marriage

  15-02-2026 20:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Geordie duo shared an embarrassing moment on their podcast Hanging Out With Ant and Dec when Declan accidentally asked his presenting partner a very personal question
  
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• New Met Office weather warning to 'keep safe' as North East temperatures drop

  15-02-2026 19:04 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Icy weather is set to continue.
  
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• New Met Office weather warning to 'keep safe' ahead of another icy North East night

  15-02-2026 19:04 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Icy weather is set to continue.
  
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• Road menace ploughed through fence and bollards after high-speed police chase in Newcastle

  15-02-2026 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Mitchell Wright, who was also over the alcohol limit, has been banned from driving for 10 years after the dangerous pursuit in Kingston Park and Gosforth
  
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• Gateshead cancer patient makes huge health change after taking part in Cancer Research UK's Race for Life

  15-02-2026 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Shirley Thompson slimmed from a size 18-20 to a size 10-12 after taking part in Cancer Research UK's Race for Life motivated her to make a change
  
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• Funeral notices in the Chronicle this week including tributes to former Northern Rock Chief Executive

  15-02-2026 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A selection of tributes to people who have passed away around the North East
  
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• How a family-run Newcastle business uncovered former finance manager's £34,000 fraud

  15-02-2026 18:37 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Sarah Gray, of Consett, admitted stealing money from UK Industrial Tapes Ltd in Throckley, over a six month period
  
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• Giant roller-skating event Skate Island coming to Newcastle Racecourse with themed disco nights

  15-02-2026 18:33 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The racecourse will be home to Skate Island for eight weeks from April 2
  
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• North East study uses AI to spot genes linked to chronic health condition that can cause heart attacks

  15-02-2026 18:28 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A new study could pave the way for "personalised" care for those with psoriasis
  
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• Police looking to trace missing North East woman last seen getting into a taxi five weeks ago

  15-02-2026 18:10 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Melanie Kett, from the Thornaby area of Stockton, was last seen getting into a taxi on Wednesday, January 7
  
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• 'I was absolutely crucified' - First man ever jailed for stealing rare birds on his 30 year fight to clear his name

  15-02-2026 17:45 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Derek Canning, from Northumberland, says he will not give up until he proves his innocence
  
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• Landmark Gateshead steel site is sold to North East metal recycling company

  15-02-2026 17:41 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The historic site has produced steel for well over of a century until its closure last year
  
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• All the food and drink items banned on TUI, easyJet, Ryanair and Jet2 flights

  15-02-2026 17:33 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  If you are jetting off on holiday during February half-term, here is a round-up of the food and drink restrictions in place on TUI, easyJet, Ryanair and Jet2
  
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• North Tyneside Council begins hunt for six-figure salaried senior officer

  15-02-2026 17:23 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Local authority chiefs are set to begin the search for their new director of resources
  
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• Thief stole 'bulging bag of vapes' from North East market stall and then shouted 'I've got a knife'

  15-02-2026 17:19 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Jessica Douglas admitted a series of thefts at Teesside Crown Court
  
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• Two North East brothers in court on same day for taking police on separate dangerous pursuits

  15-02-2026 15:46 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Chatt and Jack Robertson happened to be in different docks at the same time at Newcastle Magistrates' Court for dangerous driving offences committed two weeks apart
  
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• 10 of the most bizarre Guinness World Records you might not know were created in the North East

  15-02-2026 15:01 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The North East is the birth place of some pretty bonkers Guinness World Records
  
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• Dinnington drink-driver downed two bottles of prosecco before getting behind the wheel

  15-02-2026 14:55 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Lyndsey Thompson returned home while police were waiting and initially refused to get out of the car
  
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